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1. VISIT THE PARQUE NACIONAL SAN LORENZ September 03, 2008 The San Lorenzo National Park (Parque Nacional San Lorenzo in Spanish) is located on the occidental bank of the Panama Canal, and has an extension of 12 thousand 253 hectare, where you can find forests, swamps and a coastal ecosystem. The numerous tourists and nationals that visit this park enjoy its flora and fauna while getting to know the history of this tropical country. Near San Lorenzo National Park you can observe the San Lorenzo Fort and bunkers from the First World War, the Chagres River, and the Gatun Lake Dam which are embellished by abundant nature and the chirping of the b... (read more) Author: Iliana Rodrique

2. Panama Canal Transit by Sailboat August 20, 2008 The dinghy pool at the PYC(Panama Yacht Club) contains a variety of underwater obstacles to snag the unwary approaching tender. Most of them are sharp and laying at exactly the right angle to slice through or hook into and tear the millimetres thick rubber of the bottom or sponsons. On their second trip, one such of these catches our not so vigilant crew off guard – fortunately only metres from the dock – a quick glance over the side shows an ever increasing stream of air bubbles under pressure, racing to the surface(quite fascinating in other circumstances!) and a hasty retreat with paddles f... (read more) Author: vincent bossley

3. PARQUE OMAR TORRIJOS, A PARK WITH MANY ATTRACTIONS August 20, 2008 Panama is known as “Bridge of the World, Heart of the Universe”; a country that is a melting pot of races and these enterprising and working people are waiting for you with open arms to show the entire world all of the wonders that can be found on Panamanian land, as well as the Panama Canal. In Panama you will find many alternatives for entertainment and to get to know; there is fun for children, adults, and older people that wish to distract themselves and get to know beautiful and different countries like Panama. If you like to commune with nature, we recommend a visit to the Parq... (read more) Author: Iliana Rodrique

4. ATTRACTIONS TO SEE WHEN YOU TRAVEL TO PANAMA August 11, 2008 In Panama you will find splendor and beauty; a country with 3,140,232 habitants and renown for its famous Canal. Panamanian land offers many delights for tourists who decide to travel to Panama, since they can visit: historic places, forests, beaches, resorts, among enjoy other activities. Once you are on Panamanian grounds you will realize that choosing Panama as a place to vacation was the best alternative, since it has so many attractions and excellent night life where you will have a good time in this country. If you are looking to invest during your trip to Panama, you will obtain... (read more) Author: Iliana Rodrique

5. Costa Rica Travel Packages February 28, 2008 Located in southern Central America, Costa Rica is surrounded by three different bodies of water including the Panama Canal on the southeast, the Pacific Ocean on the southwest and west and the Caribbean Ocean on the east. Because of Costa Rica's close proximity to several bodies of water, the country is an ideal stopping point for various cruise ships carrying throngs of adventurous vacationers. Depending on the area of Costa Rica you are in, the climate can differ dramatically. There are cool wet mountain ranges, rain forests, dry tropical forests, cloud forests, the very dry Pacific coast a... (read more) Author: kamal kumar

6. What's all that buzz about? Where IS Panama? November 24, 2007 A HUGE canal with SUPER tankers cruising through with barely a few inches of clearance on either side. Tropical weather year round, no hurricanes, reasonable real estate prices, no taxes on income earned outside the country, solid infrastructure, world class banking district. White sand beaches, international gourmet cuisine, international Designer boutiques, American trained physicians with world class medical facilities, AFFORDABLE and AVAILABLE health care, American university satellite campuses. High speed internet, WIFI, Direct TV, cell phone coverage country-wide, world class golf, pr... (read more) Author: Donna Hawley

7. Sail the Panama Canal and marvel at this great human achievement July 20, 2007 This incredible piece of human engineering, dreamt up by the ambitious King Charles V of Spain, took around 75,000 workers over 10 long years to complete and throughout the construction was beleaguered by a range of problems, from financial bankruptcy, very poor project management and serious outbreaks of malaria that killed many of the workers. It was eventually finished however, to worldwide applause and with the enormous gratitude of the thousands of ships that still pass through in huge quantities - some paying up to 30,000 dollars for the privilege. The incredible network of dams and... (read more) Author: Gavin Hall

8. Altos de Maria: Mountain living in Panama May 10, 2007 I recently took a road trip to see a house in the Altos de Maria development about an hour and a half outside of Panama City, Panama. As you journey down the Pan-American Highway west from the city, you pass by a high stone archway announcing the presence of the new housing project. What was lacking was the sign that should have read: “45 minutes down narrow curving roads that are partially under construction, 80 degree grade not uncommon”. Granted I understand that would have been a bit cumbersome to fit on your typical government issued road sign, but honestly, a warning would have been nice... (read more) Author: Andrew Cowan

9. You can't do that! ...In the US of A. May 10, 2007 This is a list of 10 experiences and realities that I would have never discovered while living within the confines of my home country, the United States of America. 1. I ate endangered turtle eggs on two occasions in Costa Rica. There is a month or several month period in which there is such a high number of turtle eggs left on the shore that the government has allowed people to collect and sell them. In a typical restaurant the egg was served raw in a thin spicy tomato sauce. You have to swallow the whole thing at once. 2. I watched hundreds of drunken Costa Ricans running for... (read more) Author: Andrew Cowan

10. Panama and Real Estate Investment Opportunities April 09, 2007 Panama, the land dubbed as the 'Bridge of the World' holds more than its fair share of opportunities when it comes to different business ventures. It is an ideal place for trade since the Panama Canal has been created. The countless beautiful beaches and islands dotting the place attract tourists and visitors from all over the world. Fishing and water sports that are found in the place attract tourists of all ages. The rainforests with countless different flora and fauna species also draw enthusiasts of these unique interests. Just the thought of the delectable array of seafood is enough to dr... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

11. Panama Real Estate for Ex-Pats March 22, 2007 Living in Panama, you run into a lot of Americans. We seem to frequent the same restaurants, live in the same neighborhoods and seem to find second homes at the one or two “gringo” bars that Panama City hosts. In meeting all of these ex-pats you start to see patterns. The biggest one I’ve noticed is a reoccurring trend of the same vague occupation. It usually surfaces along these lines: “What are you doing down here?” “I work in real estate.” Really? Are you a developer? An agent? Do you own your own real estate? Do you like to look at picture of real estate? Are you a buyer? D... (read more) Author: Andrew Cowan

12. Cruises and Cruise Lines - Important Questions and Answers February 12, 2007 At first glance, it would seem that someone planning a cruise vacation could simply make a phone call and book a cruise line package. However, after a few minutes, one will come to realize that there are numerous cruise lines, destinations, and packages. Important questions that need to be answered about cruises and cruise lines include - 1) Destination – Do you want to go to the Panama Canal, Alaska, Caribbean, South Pacific, South America, Europe, and Mediterranean? Basically, if a cruise line can reach a destination via water, then there is probably a cruise package to fit. 2... (read more) Author: darren takenaga

13. The Suez Canal February 08, 2007 The Suez Canal A journey through the Suez Canal (and the Panama Canal as well!) is always a memorable experience. The following describes one transit on a cruise ship, Black Watch. When I got up the ship was still at anchor outside the southern entrance to the Suez Canal. At seven o’clock, and on time, we heaved anchor and slowly steamed into the entrance and then on into the Canal itself. We were the second in the northbound convoy which was led by the US Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier George Washington. The deck of this large ship, which was escorted by a diminutive tu... (read more) Author: Brian MacDonald

14. Nikki Beach is Coming to Panama's Playa Blanca and the Amador Causeway January 02, 2007 The coming year is looking good for recent investments in Panama’s real estate and tourism industries. Soon, Panama will boast an even greater number of exclusive clubs, restaurants, and luxury hotels. A key player in the impressive growth of Panama real estate is the recently arrived Nikki Beach. Nikki Beach, created by Michael Penrod, is one of the trendiest beach clubs in Miami, frequented by celebrities and models. Nikki Beach possesses facilities in Miami and Hollywood in Florida, New York City, Saint Bartholomy in the Caribbean, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, Marbella in... (read more) Author: Mona Sutherland

15. Latin America Bites Back September 07, 2006 Since the end of World War II the USA has intervened in Latin America countless times in order to keep the balance of power in the interest of the USA. The Panama Canal and Bay of Pigs are just two of many examples. Like the UK in Africa, it was originally about the cold war and combating the rise of the Communist influence of Russia. With the end of the Cold War, what ideological reason did the USA have for remaining in control both politically and economically in Latin America? It was all about money, big business and control. Some large multi nationals in the USA have bigger incomes th... (read more) Author: David Oglaza

16. An Overview of South America March 18, 2006 South America is located in the Southern Hemisphere between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Following is an overview of South America. South America is defined as all the land south of the Panama Canal. The stark figures on South America categorize it as a middle of the pack type of content. Covering roughly 6.9 million square miles, it is the fourth largest continent covering approximately 3.5 percent of the surface of our planet. From a population standpoint, South America is home to roughly 370 million people, which makes it the fifth most populated continent. South America was... (read more) Author: Richard Monk

17. Ideas for your next cruise February 25, 2006 Have you thought about the destination for your next cruise? Could it be the Caribbean which many cruise ships cruise around. Where will you visit? How about Belize, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grand Antigua, Cayman, South Carolina, Martinique, Barbados, St. Lucia, Louisiana, Texas, Florida, the Bahamas or Mexico. These are all destinations from cruises setting out from places such as Fort Lauderdale. You could try a cruise in the Mediterranean calling at such destinations such as, Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, Spain, Gibraltar, Portugal and other Mediterranean count... (read more) Author: Ric Wiley

18. Traveling Central America - The Panama Canal February 24, 2006 The country of Panama holds a unique strategic geographic location, and it has tried its best throughout the ages to exploit this to the full. From the time of the Portobello fairs to the first transisthmian railroad to the present waterway, often considered to be the eighth wonder of the world. A canal linking the Atlantic with the Pacific oceans had been a dream since the first Spanish colonizations. In fact it was Charles V of Spain who first envisaged a shortcut through the Panamanian jungle to ease the difficult crossing. So in 1524 he ordered a survey of the land. However what inspi... (read more) Author: Dr Bianca Tavares

19. The Panama Canal took nearly 400 years to build. January 08, 2006 The Panama Canal took nearly 400 years to build. Having discovered the treasures of South America and conquered the richest gold producing countries there to provide backing for wars in the Mediterranean and Europe, the Spanish discovered it was a long way home. The substantial quantities of gold found and stolen from the native Indians in Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia had a dangerous, time consuming and very long journey before it could be lodged in the Spanish Treasury. Journeys of around 17,000 miles took years rather than weeks, with the storms of Cape Horn, pirates and sickness dec... (read more) Author: Rod Edwards

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